In this job role, I am developing and executing latest operational strategies to enhance business efficiency and support company's overall objectives. Major Duties:Overseeing operations across all departments, ensuring seamless coordination and resource allocation for optimal productivity, monitoring key performance indicators to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement, and liaising with executive team to align operational plans with business goals and drive strategic initiatives forward.Key Accomplishments:* Directed training, marketing, purchasing, construction, and human resources, fostering cohesive team environment and enhancing operational efficiency.* Led operations for Gallo Loco, Steelhouse Grille, Coco Loco, and Hefe Clubs across Houston and Tampa, ensuring optimal performance and guest satisfaction.

At OJOS Locos Sports Cantina, I was orchestrating development and execution of operational strategies to drive business growth and improve efficiency. Major Roles:Collaborating with department heads to analyze key performance metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements, ensuring clear communication, effective delegation, and successful project completion, and identifying market opportunities through in-depth research and analysis, guiding targeted marketing initiatives for optimal results.Key Accomplishments:* Drove EBITDA to 36%, increased in annual sales to $6.5M, and maximized profitability across operations.* Achieved 15 consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth and enhanced overall business performance and market competitiveness by directing high-performing team.

Boosted EBITDA by $2M, increased traffic by 8%, and enhanced overall financial health and operational success.Achieved positive guest count and sales growth for first time, revitalizing brand performance and customer engagement.

As a President of The Cernadas Consultancy, I am devising and enforcing business strategy and vision for consultancy, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends. Major Duties:Directing consultancy's senior team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality client deliverables, establishing robust relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to drive business growth and expand client portfolio, and uncovering business opportunities, market trends, and emerging client needs to boost company's market presence.Key Accomplishments:* Steered organizational restructuring to enhance operational systems and generate sustainable value for stakeholders.* Delivered interim CEO/COO leadership to organizations facing challenges, while guiding them through transformative changes and stabilization.

As Chief Operating Officer, I was responsible for executing overall operational strategy, overseeing all departments and functions to drive organizational growth and success. Major Roles:Aligning operational objectives with company's vision and goals, optimizing performance and productivity, spearheading implementation of innovative processes and technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational effectiveness, and leading change management initiatives and organizational development efforts to adapt to evolving market conditions and drive continuous improvement.Key Accomplishments:* Boosted annual sales to $368M and achieved restaurant EBITDA by $45M through execution of strategic planning.* Expanded company from zero to 138 restaurant locations across 14 states, driving rapid growth and market penetration.

In this role, I am enforcing strategic initiatives to optimize franchise operations and increase profitability. Major Duties:Supervising team of franchise managers, delivering guidance to ensure operational excellence to brand standards, conducting market research, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities for franchise expansion, and facilitating training programs and workshops for franchisees and staff members to ensure consistent delivery of brand standards.Key Accomplishments:* Spearheaded communication, brand protection, strategic planning, and operational execution for over 1,000 restaurants across 24 franchise groups, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate standards.Career NotePresident/Founder | El Destino Bev Co, Dallas, TX• Conceptualized and launched distinctive Mexican restaurant featuring dance hall and concert venue, driving cultural experiences.Chief Operating Officer | Sun Holdings Inc, Dallas, TX• Restructured national program to enhance margins by 2%• Attained savings of 100 basis points and optimized operational efficiency through execution innovative labor model.• Oversaw diverse portfolio comprising 350 Burger Kings, 25 Krispy Kreme, 120 Popeyes, 120 Arby’s, 25 Golden Corral, 80 GNC, and 40 Cicis locations.Chief Operating Officer | Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion, Dallas, TX• Boosted EBITDA by $2M, increased traffic by 8%• Achieved positive guest count and sales growth for first timeRegional Director of Operations – Capital Grille | Rare Hospitality International, Inc., Atlanta, GA• Drove sales performance to $54M by leading day-to-day operations for fine-dining steakhouse Director of International Operations | Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc., Plano, TX• Directed international operations across South America, Central America, and Mexico.Vice President Operations | Romacorp, Inc., Dallas, TX• Transformed same-store sales from -22% to +6%.• Achieved annual revenue growth of ~$49M across eight Western states.